Mars in Leo ♌︎ in the Natal Chart
Archetypes: Producer, Actor, Olympian
What Drives You: The individual with Mars in Leo in the natal chart is often a very driven person overall. Mars represents fire energy which is quick to respond and conflict oriented. Since Leo is also a fire sign there is a double dose of fire with this placement. Mars in Leo tends to bring out a wild nature in a person with an unpredictability about your personality.
With Mars in Leo you have the distinct ability to play multiple parts in a production; actor, producer, and director.
You are driven to create, injecting extreme excitement behind every project. Mars in Leo may make you seem a little bit unstable at times as your intensity levels will tend to fluctuate. To match this you may have an explosive temper when things are not going your way. People may say you “see red” when you are mad or it appears that flames flair up in your eyes.
Sexuality: Mars also represents your sexuality and libido. As a person with Mars in Leo you will have a somewhat prideful approach to sex. You will want to be with beautiful people playing out your fantasies. There will be a desire for renown and you will want your partners to build this up in you. Mars in Leo can bring a lot of confidence to a person.
South Node in Aries ♈︎ in the natal chart
The South Node in Aries in the natal chart indicates a life path in which you are working towards finding harmony and balance within yourself. As the South Node represents skills and circumstances you have already mastered, a South Node in Aries indicates you will most likely have a well developed sense of identity.
You will be a naturally courageous person desiring to take the lead in many situations. South Node in Aries individuals are typically not afraid to speak or act on their convictions. You have amazing integrity and honesty. You are learning to integrate the lessons of compromise, going with the flow, and ease in your personality. South Node in Aries individuals are often working on leaving behind an over attachment to getting one’s way or being selfish.
You are experiencing life from a new perspective, giving partners, lovers, and friends an opportunity to take the lead. Due to your natural outgoing and candid approach you are better able to discuss finding a compromise. You are practicing resolving conflicts without violence or force. South Node in Aries individuals can have very dramatic tendencies. You are working on minimizing being reactionary, instead developing skills of diplomacy and tact.